The YMCA of Northern Michigan is creating a YMCA teen center that hopes to open on Nov. 21. To open this center the YMCA needs several couches, round tables, chairs, and a pool table. The Y is seeking donations of these items in good condition. Call Jessica at 347-2084 or the YMCA office at 348-8393 and ask for Zach.

East Jordan Baptist Church is looking for a donation of a small chest freezer for its food pantry. Call 536-0868.

The Community Free Clinic is looking for more profressional volunteers to join its staff. Especially needed are physicians, nurses and pharmacists. If you are interested in helping to bring healthcare to those in our own community without the usual access to medical services, call Niki at the clinic, 487-1058, for more information.

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The Charlevoix-Emmet Family Independence Agency is looking for volunteers to assist with transportation, clerical work, holiday giving programs, and various other areas. We pay mileage, and reimburse for meals when appropriate. If interested, call Jen Vollmer at 348-1636 for further job description details.

Donations of used musical instruments needed to be sent to music students in Ecuador. Contact Alba at 347-4035 or (231) 881-0742.

The Friends of the Charlevoix Public Library accept all gently used books for resale. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Saturday at the library at 109 Clinton St., Charlevoix.

Community Support Center is in need of volunteers to join its team for fund-raising and grant writing. Other areas in need of assistance are data entry and office administration to help support the pregnancy needs of the community. Call Sue Tock today and she will find something that is just right for your interest and skills. Phone 348-3388.

Petoskey Jaycees is welcoming new community members, aged 21-39 years old, who are interested in volunteering for projects focused around helping local children. Petoskey Jaycees is a volunteer organization, committed to having fun while making a difference in the community. If you are interested in learning more about the organization, contact Amanda Bricker at (231) 838-7281.

Make a difference in the life of a child - Child and Family Services seeks volunteer transporters for our kids in foster care. Mileage reimbursement, valid driver's license. For more information, call Lynda at 347-4463.

Friendship Centers of Emmet County is looking for donations of wheelchairs. 347-3211.

Wagbo Peace Center is looking for volunteers to help out with various projects; indoor, outdoor, short and long term. Any amount of time can be utilized. Call Jennifer or Ryan at 536-0333 for more information.

Northern Michigan Hospital volunteer services One size does not fit all when it comes to volunteering. We want to tailor your volunteer experience to your talents and needs. We are looking for a few people to work in our gift shop and greet patients and families in our waiting rooms. Interested? Call Susan Stout, R.N., at Northern Michigan Hospital, 487-4111, or pick up an application in the main lobby.

Manna needs volunteers and financial gifts to help in its efforts to assist those in need. Call Zena Windorfer, executive director, 347-8852.

Volunteers are needed to assist with bingo at the Friendship Center in Petoskey. Call Carla C. at 347-3211, Ext. 24, for more information.

Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan is looking for a few great volunteers. Our fund-raising staff and clinic staff could each use the help of a volunteer for a few hours each week. We also have many short-term spring-cleaning type projects. For further information, call Tami or Shelly at 347-3710.

Big Brothers Big Sisters in Charlevoix and Emmet County need volunteers to serve as mentors in their community. Being a mentor requires as little as dedicating on e hour a week to spend one-on-one with a child. For more information, call 348-7510 or (800) 968-2447.

The library at the Friendship Centers of Emmet County is accepting new hard cover books or classics to stock its shelves. No Reader's Digest condensed books, please. Donations are accepted at 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey.

The Salvation Army Community Fellowship Luncheon Program provides lunches Monday through Friday to the needy of Emmet/Charlevoix counties. At this time the Salvation Army needs four or five dedicated individuals or groups to come in once a month to cook and/or serve lunch at 712 Pleasant St., Petoskey. Call 347-3531 to volunteer.